Use of forecast planning function in Integrated planning

Hai ,
Can I Know What is the use forecast planning function in Integrated planning.
Give me One Example.
Please tell What i hv to select in aggregation level, Filter, and Planning function for doing forecast.
Regards
Kishore.

Hi,
Filter is indeed used in IP similar to how planning package was used in BPS. There really is no difference 'conceptually'.
What you have seen is the different options IP offers compared to BPS regarding planning function execution. You can execute planning function directly or using a planning sequence in an application (although in planning modeler, its only a planning sequence that can be executed, for eg., for testing purpose).
If you just execute a planning function without specifying any restriction, it will operate on the entire set of planning data. Whether its a planning sequence or planning function, the data it operates on can be restricted by binding the various characteristics (or variables) using various DPs in the application. What kind of dynamic selection are you looking at?
You can see following links if you have not read them already -
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/43/f0f8dc73b56bede10000000a11466f/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/44/33a31fd463060ce10000000a155369/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/43/f0f92373b56bede10000000a11466f/content.htm
These are for WAD; you can find similar links for the BI Analyser.

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Assignment of filter to planning function in integrated planning

Dear experts
I am a bit new in Integrated planning and have a following conceptual question regarding filter object in IP
In IP it seems that filter is a substitute object for planning package in BSP.
I however do not see any possibility to assign filter to a planning function except in a planning sequence. I would however imagine to have a functionality to dynamically select the filter when i want to execute a planning function via application (excel based or Web).
It seems that filter is not even required if a planning function is executed seperately (not as part of planning sequence).
I have tried to execute a simple copy function without having any filter at all and it works.
Could someone pls. explain me as to the conceptual difference between object filter and object planning package.

Hi,
Filter is indeed used in IP similar to how planning package was used in BPS. There really is no difference 'conceptually'.
What you have seen is the different options IP offers compared to BPS regarding planning function execution. You can execute planning function directly or using a planning sequence in an application (although in planning modeler, its only a planning sequence that can be executed, for eg., for testing purpose).
If you just execute a planning function without specifying any restriction, it will operate on the entire set of planning data. Whether its a planning sequence or planning function, the data it operates on can be restricted by binding the various characteristics (or variables) using various DPs in the application. What kind of dynamic selection are you looking at?
You can see following links if you have not read them already -
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/43/f0f8dc73b56bede10000000a11466f/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/44/33a31fd463060ce10000000a155369/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/43/f0f92373b56bede10000000a11466f/content.htm
These are for WAD; you can find similar links for the BI Analyser.

Customised Planning functions in Integrated Planning

Hi experts,
i have a requirement in my project like this.
i have 2 suppliers S1 ans S2 having data like
S1 S2
100 50
if i change the value of S1 to 90 the difference of the value (100-90) needs to add to S2 i.e 5010.(the total of S1 and S2 should be constant i.e S1S2=150 in all cases).
is there any standard Planning function to execute this scenario.please provide your inputs for this.
Thanks in advance.

Hi,
i think there is a possible way of doing this even if the total ie S1+S2 is not know.guess the solution will be long to implement it. U can use it if its necessary.
there is a paper on how t run planning functions on delta records.
You need to implement this first.
then create a planning function that has a condition for suppliers s2 alone.Read the delta records of S1, multiply the value with -1 and add it to the value of S2.
this way the total the relations can be maintained.
Regards.
Shafi

Variable screen in Planning Function for Integrated Planning

Hi all.
I have created a planning application with the WAD, based on an Input_ready Query. Manual planning works fine and even planning functions go well, using the command wizard.
However, if I try to use a variable in a planning function and I set the parameter to pop-up the variable screen within the command wizard for a planning function, I get an 'uncaught exception'. An almost blank IE-window pops up which is supposed to display the variables, but it fails.
Does anybody know how to solve this?
Gr.,
Marc.

Hello Marc,
do you still have this error? I encountered the same problem with SPS 9. Maybe you should install at least SPS 10. The variable popup works correct there.
Best regards
Martin

Regading Variable in Planning function in integrated Planning

Hello All,
I have a requirement where i have to run a planning function to copy the data of one key figures to other.
But i need a input screen before execution of this planning function where i could insert the characteristics values for which i do not need this Planning Function to be Executed.
Please let me know how to do this.
I think this can be done using input ready variables.But i m not sure.
Regards,
Pratighya

Hi All,
With regards to the above issue, I have similar question and appreciate any inouts.
Used a Planning function - type FORMULA
Function needs an Input parameter to execute.
So I want to create a Planning IP variable and assign it to the function call in my formula.
From the Front end WAD/BEX - want to exceute the planning function by passing inpur value.
Regards
Rao

How to pass filter values to planning function in Integrated planning

Dear Experts,
I have a input ready query where the variables are filled with authorization objects by user. All variables are defined as multiple single values.
I created a workbook with 3 filter dropdown box - calmonth, company code and version (displayed as text). In the filter drop down box the user selects the company code, version and calmonth for planning. I would like to pass the selected filter values to a planning funciton. How can we pass these selected single filter values to a planning funciton?
Note: I am able to reference cells for variables that are not in filter (for eg: revaluation function with this document https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/f0881371-78a1-2910-f0b8-af3e184929be).
Thanks,
Gnana

Hi,
Your requirement sounds similar to example given by SAP
[http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/en/45/e641e4c61256dee10000000a114a6b/content.htm]
If you do not want the from value be selected, and its already decided, then gofor restriction of values in filter than to the variable.
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ravi.

Forecast function in integrated planning

In forecast function of integrated planning we need to fix forecast period time interval in tcode(RSRHIERARCHYVIRT). otherwise it will show error like
"Forecast period doesnot fall with in F4 time interval" if we fix that in respective tcode mentioned above. then it will error free.
But my doubt is we need to fix past period time interval also in the same tcode. because we need both forecast period and past period in forecast fucntion.
How we can fix both at a time, i need to fix error urgent. pls help me
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Hi,
Please visit the link below
link : [http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/a4/42e03fc2269615e10000000a155106/frameset.htm]
Please update the exact requirement.
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Allocation Function in Integrated Planning

Dear all,
When reading the documentation on Integrated Planning ("New BI Capabilities..") I noticed the Allocate function is not mentioned.
These functions are mentioned:
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Reposting
Formulas
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Unit conversion
Copy
Distribute with reference data
Distribute by keys
Delete
Is the Allocation function not available in Integrated Planning. Or is it now called "distribute by keys"? Would be confusing...
Kind regards,
Hans de Klein

Dear all,
the allocation function is part of the SEM installation and since SAP BW3.5 not part of planning itself. When installing the SEM, the allocation function is available in BPS but not in BI Integrated Planning.
From my perspective there two typical situations for allocation of e.g. costs from costcenter/costelement:
1. The sender Costcenter/costelement is credited:
In this case the standard distribution function (within one characteristic) would do the same.
2. An other costcenter/costelement is credited:
Here you would require a combination of a fox formula (to copy the sender to the 'other' combination and to reverse the sign) and as a second step the standard distribution function (within one characteristic, with the option of not crediting the sender).
Best Regards, Olaf Fischer

Forecast planning function in IP

Dear All
We have a requirement like forecasting future prices for next year on monthly basis.
Data of prices for the past 3 years on monthly basis is available in the InfoCubes.
Can anyone please let me know how to use the "forecast" planning function in "Integrated Planning"
to predict the future prices with stepwise procedure or provide any document explaining similar requirement.
Any prompt help regarding this will be truly appreciated and awarded with points.
Regards
Suresh

Hi,
Please visit the link below
link : [http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/a4/42e03fc2269615e10000000a155106/frameset.htm]
Please update the exact requirement.
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Approve and Notify in Integrated Planning

I am wanting to implement an Approve and Notify functionality in my planning application in Integrated Planning.
i.e. When all assistants have submitted their yearly goals, I want to be able to notify the regional manager that they can begin reviewing the goals. Also, when the regional manager has approved them (and performed a few functions), I want to be able to email the assistants.
I am wanting to avoid using BPS - STS if at all possible. Is there a way to have FOX Formula, or some other function, email the users when this has been performed?
I was thinking about marking a submit flag when the assistants submit their hours, and when all flags have been marked for a region, it will notify their manager.
Thoughts?

Hi,
It's quite difficult to track the status of the goal submission by all assistants if you are not using STS.
But you can send mails to assistants when their goals are approved by writing ABAP. You can't achieve that via FOX.
Try to use STS as that will fulfill all your requirements with minimal configuration efforts and no programming. Also, you will not require additional characteristic and programming logic for FLAG.
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How to pass multiple values from workbook to planning function ?

Hi,
I have created Planning function in Modeler and it has one parameter(Variable represents = Multiple single values).
When executing the planning function by create planning seq. in the web template : I see value of variable store data like ...
A.) input one value -> V1
B.) input three values -> V1;V2;V3
This function execute completely in web.
However, I want to use the planning function in workbook(Excel).
The value of variable can't input V1;V2;V3... I don't know how to pass multiple values from workbook to parameter(Multiple single values type) in planning function ?
thank you.

Hi,
Please see the attached how to document (page no 16).
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How to call standard planning function in FOX code

Hi,
I want to call std. Distribution by reference planning function in FOX formula. Through CALL FUNCTION std planning functions can not be used.
My requirement is that because I need to execute this distribution function thousands of times with different variable values so I am planning to pass the values for these variables through FOREACH loop.
Any help is appreciated.
regards
Amit Jain

Hi Amit,
unfortunately calling a planning function inside a planning function is not possible. And calling a planning sequence from a planning sequence is not supported as well.
I think is is better if go for a more complex FOX or an exit-function if the planning function needs to be executed online.
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How to transfer data between planning functions in BPS

Hi All,
I have requirement, where user will enter the sales qty plan in manual planning function and need to read the zinfo object to distribute the sales qty accordingly to manufacturing plant and push into infocube.
To fulfill above requirement, i'm thinking to create one manual plan and user will enter the total sales qty and create one more exit planning function to distribute the sales qty for each plant.
For above approach, i need to get the data enter in mannual planning function to exit planning function.
Can anyone let me know how to transfer data from one planning function to other planning function under same planning level and package.
Thanks you,
santosh.

Hi Santosh,
You can achieve the Distribute functionality using the Standard Planning Function for Distribute (Refer SAP Help for details).
Moreover you would not have to do anything specifically to transfer data from one Planning Function to another. The application picks up the latest data records for processing whatever Function you are executing. If you want to execute a series of Planning Functions you could use a Planning sequence to achieve the same.
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Activate Integrated Planning for Cost Line Items posting

Hi all,
Based on this SAP Help link, there are two ways to create plan line items:
1) By adding the business transaction "Plan line items" to the user status of the WBS Element.
2) By activating Planning Integration a.k.a. Integrated Planning for version and WBS Element/Project Profile.
Option 1 works fine for me.
However, option 2 does not seem to be working when I activate it, contradicting the state from the link:
If planning integration is active in the fiscal-year-dependent parameters of the relevant planning versions, the system writes cost element planning line items for plan-integrated WBS elements, regardless of user status.
So far what I have customized is:
-In transaction OKEV, select the version, click on "Settings for Each Fiscal Year" and double click for the year. Then I mark both "Integrated Planning" and "Integrated planning with cost center/bus. processes" checkboxes.
-Activate "Integrated Planning" at Project Profile level: go to transaction OPSA, select Project Profile, go to tab "Controlling" and mark "Integrated Planning".
Nevertheless, when I post plan costs from transaction CJR2 using the customizing above (based on second option), I see no cost lines when running CJI4.
I wonder if there is something missing in customizing that allows me to see posted cost line items in CJI4. I would appreciate very much your help.
Many thanks and best regards,
Pablo

Hi Gokul,
Many thanks for the link to that threat, Rachel Tang's reply on that discussion is very complete and included the answer to my question.
She comments that three points must be checked to activate Integration Planning:
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2) Mark "Integrated Planning with costs centers/bus. processes" at CO Version/Year level (same transaction).
3) Ensure WBS Element has Integration Planning marked (PRPS-PLINT = X). [It looks like this is done automatically by marking Project Integration at Project Profile level BEFORE project is created]
In my case, I had first and second steps correct. However, even though I had marked Integration Planning at Project Profile level, it seems that already created Project Definitions are not updated with new Integrated Planning value after it is changed at Project Profile level.
Maybe it is possible to modify WBS Element's Integration Planning flag manually (though SAP OSS Note 301917 states that this is impossible), otherwise I could never achieve Integration Planning for already created projects.
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Module Function not being called by the planning function

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Please, could anyway let me know his comments?
Best Regards!
José.-

Hi Jose,
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2. The second reason could be that the FM is not initialised at all.To initialise the FM you need to write an initialisation FM and place it in the INIT part of the Exit function.This creates dummy records if your data set is initially empty which is the case here.Here is a sample code you might get reference from .
Create one dummy combination
If we don't do this, the upload won't work since the second function
will not be executed at all in case no transaction data exists so far.
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" <<< END INSERT
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